Places And Travel
The Safest Small Towns In Tennessee
Discover the safest small towns in Tennessee, from historic Franklin and Jonesborough to Germantown, Townsend, and Signal Mountain, all low on crime.
The State Parks With The Most Mountain Lion Sightings
They watch hikers who never spot them. Seven state parks with the hardest evidence of mountain lions, told with real numbers instead of scare tactics.
12 Ideal Georgia Destinations for a 3-Day Weekend in 2026
Georgia's small towns make for the most beautiful long weekend, filled with coastal views alongside historic forts, ferry rides, and more.
The 8 Can't-Miss Towns In West Virginia
Discover the best towns in West Virginia, where Civil War history, mountain scenery, and welcoming downtowns create unforgettable places to explore.
The Busiest Bridges In The United States
The Busiest Bridges In The United States are led by the George Washington, which carries as many as 300,000 vehicles a day across the Hudson River.
The State Parks That Charge Out-Of-State Visitors The Most
Montana charges out-of-state visitors five times the resident rate, and Baxter State Park is free to Maine plates only. Where the nonresident premium bites.
The Counties That Flood The Most
Dry desert country floods far more often than any coastline. Here are the 12 US counties FEMA ranks highest for inland flooding, and why they top it.
8 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In Germany
8 of the Friendliest Towns To Retire In Germany, where multigenerational centers, senior cafés, and longstanding festivals make it easy to meet people.
Britain’s National Archives Mark 250 Years of American Independence
Britain's National Archives Mark 250 Years of American Independence with the war seen from the losing side, drawn from the paperwork Britain filed and kept.
2026's 9 Most Scenic Spain Towns
2026's 9 Most Scenic Spain Towns are Cudillero, Tossa de Mar, Deià, Úbeda, Cadaqués, Besalú, Hondarribia, Ronda, and La Orotava in the Canary Islands.
The Highest Railway In The World
The Qinghai-Tibet Railway climbs to 16,640 feet, higher than the summit of Mont Blanc. Inside the highest railway on Earth, its oxygen cabins and rivals.
5 Best Lakeside Towns in New South Wales
5 Best Lakeside Towns in New South Wales include Jindabyne, where a dam drowned the original township in 1967, and Toronto on the largest saltwater lake.
8 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Victoria This Year
8 Best Natural Wonders To Visit In Victoria This Year span the Twelve Apostles, the Grampians, pink salt lakes, and towering Californian redwoods.
The Best Coastal State Parks In America
The Best Coastal State Parks In America stretch across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf, offering beaches, dunes, tide pools, and historic landmarks.
7 Most Rattlesnake Infested Areas in the Colorado Plateau
Seven areas of the Colorado Plateau where rattlesnakes concentrate, and which species turn up in each park, canyon, and monument.
The Fastest-Growing Trees In American Forests
A few trees race skyward feet at a time. Here are the fastest growers in American forests, from cottonwoods and willows to redwoods and southern pines.
The State Parks Where You Can See Bald Eagles Nest
Visiting a state park that protects bald eagles is an excellent way to view their nests. So, here are the state parks where you can view a bald eagle nest.
The State Parks With Ancient Rock Art
See ancient petroglyphs and pictographs at these US state parks where trails and guided tours reveal enduring Indigenous rock art.
8 Underrated Destinations on the Pacific Coast to Avoid Summer Crowds
The Pacific Coast of North America offers diverse activities, stunning scenery, and hidden gems free from summer crowds and high prices.
Why Wolves Vanished From Eastern Forests
Why Wolves Vanished From Eastern Forests comes down to bounties, trapping, deforestation, and hybridization with coyotes that thinned the wild population.
5 Tick Infested Areas In Southern California
Hundreds of ticks turn up on these Southern California trails each year. Here are the wildland areas where the risk runs highest, and how to stay safe.
7 Best Cities To Retire In Alberta
Discover seven of Alberta’s best retirement cities, offering strong healthcare, seniors’ programs, recreation, and affordable living.
11 Quirkiest Gulf Coast Towns To Visit In 2026
Plan a Gulf Coast getaway through quirky towns with sandy beaches, historic landmarks, wildlife encounters and fresh seafood.
The Counties That Sit On A State Line
Border counties where the state line does real work: four-state corners, double national borders, and the counties that touch Washington, DC.
The Counties Where Almost Nobody Lives
The Counties Where Almost Nobody Lives include Loving County, Texas, home to just 52 people, and five others where residents number in the hundreds.
10 Most Walkable Town Centers In The Great Lakes
Walkable Great Lakes town centers where the shops, a pier, and a beach all sit within a few blocks, from Ontario harbors to Lake Erie villages.
9 Picture-Perfect Main Streets In Virginia
Discover Virginia's picture-perfect main streets, where historic downtowns and beautifully preserved architecture showcase rich culture and small-town charm.
7 Most Hospitable Towns In Upstate New York
These hospitable towns in Upstate New York make visitors feel welcome through wonderful festivals such as the Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown.
7 Nebraska Towns With Unforgettable Main Streets
Some main streets form indelible impressions after strolling down. In Nebraska, Old West authenticity mix with modern accessibility for memorable experiences.
10 Michigan Towns With A Slower Pace Of Life
Ten Michigan towns built for taking your time, with Pictured Rocks paddling, Sunrise Coast beaches, and a Victorian island that still runs on horses.
Why Yellowstone's Geysers Erupt On Schedule
How does Old Faithful keep time? Rangers predict it from the length of its last eruption. The secret is its stable underground plumbing and steady heat.
The Densest Forest In The United States
The Densest Forest In The United States is Alaska's Tongass, nearly 17 million acres of old-growth temperate rainforest across Southeast Alaska's panhandle.
The National Parks Where Grizzlies Still Roam
Only a fraction of grizzly country remains. Here are the national parks, from Wyoming's peaks to Alaska's coast, where you can still see them wild.
9 Stress-Free Maine Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Discover nine coastal Maine weekend getaways with lighthouses, lobster rolls, outlet shopping, scenic hikes, historic inns, and ocean views.
The State Parks Where Rivers Carved The Landscape
The State Parks Where Rivers Carved The Landscape, from Letchworth and Palo Duro Canyon to Dead Horse Point, Waimea Canyon, and Cottonwood Canyon.
The State Parks With Fossil Beds You Can Walk Through
These US state parks place let visitors experience ancient oceans, petrified forests, and dinosaur landscapes in the exact places they once existed.
2026's 11 Most Scenic Croatia Towns
2026's 11 Most Scenic Croatia Towns, including Motovun, Rovinj, Vrbnik, Slunj, Trogir, Omiš, Hvar, and Korčula across coast, island, and interior.
2026's 8 Most Scenic Scotland Towns
From a palm-fringed Highland shore to a ghost-haunted 1597 palace, discover eight of Scotland's most scenic small towns and what to see in each one.
Where People Are Moving To In South Australia In 2026
Where People Are Moving To In South Australia In 2026 comes down to Adelaide's northern fringe, the Adelaide Hills, and regional centres like Murray Bridge.
The National Parks You Can Visit For Free
Skip the entrance fee entirely. Eight national parks let you walk in free, from an Alaskan icefield to the longest cave system on the planet.